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Responsible Investment
2 min read
May 2022
Living wage in the retail sector
Our three-year engagement project on living wages comes to an end. We look at progress made and highlight what more needs to be done both within retailers and in their supply chains.
Responsible Investment
5 min read
May 2022
Searching for solutions: an update on bee-harming pesticides
Read our update on the controversial use of bee-harming pesticides in agriculture – and whether there are any suitable solutions.
Global Equities
4 min read
May 2022
Investing in our blue planet
The world’s oceans are in crisis, and investors have a critical role to play in resolving this
Responsible Investment
3 min read
April 2022
Principles for carbon offsetting
We outline our principles on when companies should use carbon offsets and explore our engagement with businesses, especially in high impact sectors.
Multi-Asset
COVID-19
Video
6 min watch
March 2022
Weekly review: will the equity rally be sustained?
The news from Ukraine has been almost unbearable, and for the people of Ukraine, with no choice in the matter, truly awful.
Responsible Investment
2 min read
March 2022
Nature as an ally: tackling the climate-nature nexus
We explore how nature can be a powerful ally in the fight against climate change.
Multi-Asset
COVID-19
Video
6 min watch
March 2022
Weekly review: High inflation and fears of recession – a tough background for markets
The news from Ukraine has been almost unbearable, and for the people of Ukraine, with no choice in the matter, truly awful.
Multi-Asset
COVID-19
Video
6 min watch
March 2022
Weekly review: Can equities survive without Russian energy?
Oil prices may have risen steeply but natural gas prices in Europe have increased even faster. Doubling over the last week.
Investment Trust
8 min read
March 2022
A tax saving to-do list to do before 5th April
The tax year ends 5th April, an important date for anyone who has yet to use their tax allowance for the year.
Responsible Investment
4 min read
March 2022
Future proofing – Indian companies addressing the climate challenge
India’s committed to net zero by 2070. We examine how businesses are adapting their practices, explore progress made and highlight the role we play as investors in tackling climate change through allocation of capital and engagement.
Global Equities
4 min read
March 2022
Investing with impact in mind – 3 years of our SDG Engagement Global Equity Strategy
Using the SDGs as a roadmap to a better future and a framework for investing with a view to delivering positive impact alongside financial returns.
Responsible Investment
3 min read
March 2022
ESG knowledge shared: March 2022
Keep up to date with responsible investing through our monthly roundup of highlights – articles we’re reading, podcasts we’re enjoying, useful videos and more.
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